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#94 of 143 01 Cavalier 2.2l stalls after rain (sometimes) by brianbo Sep 29, 2008 (4:18 pm)
#95 of 143 01 Cavalier 2.2l stalls after rain (sometimes) by brianbo Sep 29, 2008 (4:18 pm)
Hi,    In Feb 08 , I hit a huge puddle and car would stall. I had wire and plugs replaced. In May after rain, it stalled again when I slowed down to stop or make a turn. 2 days later, I brought to mechanic and it worked fine.   In August it rained and same thing , I left it at mechanic for 5 days and when he got to look at it there was nothing wrong. He said codes were fine and did a pressure test as I had water pump replaced in June. He said next time it happens come back. .    Friday it rained really hard but I did not drive the car. Saturday same thing happened but this time I could feel it not running right. I pulled over and it stalled. When it stalls, it just shuts off. The only time a light ever came on was Saturday and it came on just once, TRAC lite but only once.    Brought it to mechanic today, Monday. He put scanner and got a miscommunication signal. If he cannot figure it out by pulling and looking at wires. He said go to another guy in the next town who is good with electrical problems. It does not have the TCC torque converter to pull off. .    Anyone have something like this. I have searched the web and found nothing like this. It does not happen all the time after it rains as it rained a lot in the summer. I would bet by Wednesday 5 days later the car will be fine until it happens again.
#96 of 143 01 Cavalier z24 weird start problem by iovofcwa Oct 04, 2008 (5:14 pm)
Ok, It's a 5-speed manual and when I turn on the accessories, no dash lights turn on, windows won't work, and the car won't even try to turn over at all. Yet the headlights are fine, the horn is fine, and so are the locks, etc. Now I was fiddling with the windows and locks when the dash lights worked again, it also again started. Now it keeps doing this, and even fiddling the windows and locks won't do it anymore (only worked 2x anyway). It's obviously some electrical problem, but I have no idea where to begin. I have checked the fuses and it seems all fine. Please help me, or get me on the right path to fixing this.
#97 of 143 Re: 94 cavalier runs fine but when into gear it stalls [dave923] by m1cr0dv8 Oct 06, 2008 (10:06 am)
Replying to: dave923 (Aug 28, 2008 10:46 am) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. Mounted on the throttle shaft of the carburetor or throttle body, the throttle position Sensor (TPS) changes resistance as the throttle opens and closes. The computer uses this information to monitor engine load, acceleration, deceleration and when the engine is at idle or wide open throttle. The sensor's signal is used by the PCM to enrich the fuel mixture during acceleration, and to retard and advance ignition timing.   Throttle Position Sensor Strategies: Many TPS sensors require an initial voltage adjustment when installed. This adjustment is critical for accurate operation. On some engines, a separate idle switch and/or wide open throttle (WOT) switch may also be used. Driveability symptoms due to a bad TPS can be similar to those caused by a bad MAP sensor: The engine will run without this input, but it will run poorly.
#98 of 143 Re: confused about cavalier [eightball2] by 55peahuller Oct 07, 2008 (1:48 am)
Replying to: eightball2 (Jul 12, 2008 5:14 am) This is probably a little late. I just joined in the forum. I had a 91 cavalier that started giving me problems with no dash or radio. If the key was not in the correct position, back to RUN mode. This happened. I now have a 94 cavalier with 238K miles on it and I had to change the key switch. Then the other day the car would start and immediately die. Thought it was the key switch again. It turned out to be the electrical part of the ignition switch(the part that the key switch connects to). Much cheaper than the key part of the switch.   Just to check it out. After getting access to the ignition switch, I disconnected the switch from the key switch and just used a screw driver in the electrical switch and tried to start the car. Had same problem, thus eliminating the the key part of the system.   Changed the electrical part of the ignition switch, and that was my problem.  Hope that helps.
#99 of 143 Re: car wants to die when at a stop sign [beehive] by mckeeslia Oct 11, 2008 (7:42 am)
Replying to: beehive (Feb 27, 2007 6:48 am) Hello i had same problem but in a 1190 chevy, my advice an same problem was the torgue converter an speed sensor, soooooo about 260.00 buks good luck mckeesliaaol.com
#100 of 143 01 Cavalier 2.2l stalls after rain - Fixed Sort of by brianbo Oct 12, 2008 (5:18 am)
Mechanic found open IAC harness 5 days ago. Spliced into it but car still died (stalled) on decel and stopping. Went back and then he relaced IAC motor. Left garage and drove 1/2 mile stalled on decel and at stop sign. Immediately went back to shop and everything checks out OK . I am $500 bucks into it now. Mechanic said might be computer which he is said is unusual on GM He said the computer drivers might be bad for IAC unit. Since I got the IAC motor, I drove it 70 miles and died one when I was rolling (2-5 mph). Then drove it 20 miles and died at a red light and then taking a turn. The 20 mile drive home it did not die. It is running better but still dies. Mechanic does not know what it is. I will call tomorrow. He was going to check it GM changed calibrations on it. I doubt a computer driver would be bad only when it is stopping or going at a low. spreed. Replies to this message: mckeeslia (Oct 15, 2008 10:08 am)
#101 of 143 Wanna Save my 1990 Caviler by mckeeslia Oct 13, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Hello There. I have a 1990 chevy Caviler. Ive had numerous things done to it cause it was given to me an i really had no funds to gets another car, so i keep putting little sums of cash, which i have an to get another car i'd need a lump sum an, not able too. Soooo here the problem, I got car in 2007, i put in new brakes, solenoid, torque converter, gaskets, a flush, new transmission, new fuel pump, speed sensor. Im at wits end.   The car must be driven up to 5 to 10 miles before car starts acting up. Then i feel a release of some sort in my gas foot peddle leg, an about 3 to 10miles later car starts sputtering an then it chugs out, then i must wait a gd 10 to 20 minutes before starting back up.   Please any one knowing anything please help!!!        Mckeesliaaol.com
#102 of 143 01 Cavalier 2.2l stalls after rain - Fixed Sort of by brianbo Oct 15, 2008 (8:24 am)
Called mechanic and no return call. They fixed IAC motor and open in harness. It has shut off a couple times when stopping since the fix. I put in fuel injector cleaner with a full tank of gas on Monday. It ran fine then the car started hestitating and stopped pulling into my driveway. Tuesday it ran fine all day for 50 miles. Wednesday after 20 miles, car started hestitating and stopped a few times and it always has started up. When I go out, I bet it will work. Any ideas?
#103 of 143 Re: 01 Cavalier 2.2l stalls after rain - Fixed Sort of [brianbo] by mckeeslia Oct 15, 2008 (10:08 am)
Replying to: brianbo (Oct 12, 2008 5:18 am) WOW, Hello there, I have same problem, today car is at tom clark cheverlot, in Pittsburgh, im going nuts. Im 1500 .00 into it, an it stills stalls an i have a 1990. I hate this. Today the man cant find anything wrong with it either it wont staqll for him, only meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! CraP Gd luck if i hear something ill tell u, u here something tell me, ok?   mckeesliaaol.com

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